Author: Calum MacKichan

A Scot writing about Belgian football from his adopted home in Brussels.

Shinji Kagawa Joins Growing Japanese Influence In Belgian Pro League

Shinji Kagawa Joins Growing Japanese Influence In Belgian Pro League

By Calum MacKichan. When Shinji Kagawa was released early from his contract at PAOK Thessaloniki in December, there was heavy speculation that he w [...]
Newly-Promoted Union Saint-Gilloise Emerge As Surprise Belgian Title Contenders

Newly-Promoted Union Saint-Gilloise Emerge As Surprise Belgian Title Contenders

By Calum MacKichan On a drizzling winter evening in Brussels, Union Saint-Gilloise fans packed the street beside the historic main stand for a pre- [...]
What Next For Belgium’s Golden Generation?

What Next For Belgium’s Golden Generation?

By Calum MacKichan. When the final whistle confirmed Belgium’s defeat to Italy, Kevin De Bruyne stood in the middle of the pitch and stared into th [...]
How Jack Hendry Rebuilt His Career At KV Oostende

How Jack Hendry Rebuilt His Career At KV Oostende

By Calum MacKichan. This time last year Jack Hendry was in Australia, on loan with Melbourne City who had offered him a way out from a troubled tim [...]
Could Mark McKenzie Follow Kalidou Koulibaly’s Footsteps At Genk?

Could Mark McKenzie Follow Kalidou Koulibaly’s Footsteps At Genk?

By Calum MacKichan. Mark McKenzie was a wanted man during Europe’s January transfer window. Interest was reported from the Premier League and the B [...]
Hans Vanaken: The Belgian Star Helping Club Brugge Dominate The Pro League

Hans Vanaken: The Belgian Star Helping Club Brugge Dominate The Pro League

By Calum MacKichan. When a talent develops in the Belgium league, the clock is already ticking down to the moment he leaves. Hans Vanaken is a r [...]
OH Leuven: Leicester City’s Belgian Sister Club Riding High

OH Leuven: Leicester City’s Belgian Sister Club Riding High

By Calum MacKichan. Leuven, home to Belgium’s largest university and Stella Artois beer, is not known for its footballing exploits. In this sense, [...]
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